FortiGate 900G DC in Dubai, UAE
Built for organizations that need high security throughput, dense high-speed interfaces and a 48–60V DC power design, this 1RU Fortinet appliance can protect enterprise internet edges, data-center connections, regional aggregation points and large multi-site networks. It combines FortiOS networking and security functions with hardware acceleration, secure SD-WAN, IPsec VPN, SSL inspection, application control, segmentation and optional FortiGuard security services. FourTeck.com helps UAE buyers align the appliance, subscription term, optics, high-availability design and deployment scope with the real traffic profile instead of selecting a firewall only from headline throughput.
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Fortinet
FG-900G-DC
Enterprise next-generation firewall
1RU rack-mount appliance
48–60V DC, dual hot-swappable power supplies
Enterprise edge security, VPN, segmentation, SD-WAN and inspected traffic
25GE SFP28, 10GE SFP+, GE SFP and GE RJ45
No local SSD on the 900G model; consider the 901G family when onboard storage is required
FortiGuard services depend on the selected bundle and term
Based on selected FortiCare coverage and procurement terms
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Share bandwidth, VPN, inspection, HA, power and license requirements for a tailored quote
Fast Decision Summary for IT and Procurement Teams
This platform is most relevant when the project has enterprise-class traffic, encrypted application inspection, high-speed fiber links, substantial VPN demand or data-center and regional-hub responsibilities, and when the rack environment is designed around DC power. The right decision should combine performance requirements with power architecture, optics, support services and operational management.
Large enterprise edges, secure data-center connections, regional network hubs and high-throughput multi-site designs.
High firewall and inspection capacity in a compact 1RU platform with multiple 25GE and 10GE interface options.
Confirm DC feed design, security bundle, inspected bandwidth, VPN load, optics, HA requirement and logging architecture.
Size against future encrypted traffic and branch growth, not only current raw internet speed or user count.
Configuration review, FortiGuard and FortiCare guidance, quote preparation, delivery coordination and migration-scope discussion.
Enterprise Firewall Overview
A high-capacity firewall sits at a critical point in the network: it may carry internet access, application publishing, site-to-site tunnels, remote access, cloud connectivity, traffic between security zones and connections to regional branches. As encryption becomes normal for business applications, the appliance also has to inspect more TLS traffic while continuing to make policy decisions at high speed. That makes firewall selection a capacity-planning exercise rather than a simple comparison of raw firewall throughput.
The FG-900G-DC is Fortinet’s DC-powered member of the 900G family. It is designed around a 1RU chassis with Fortinet security processing hardware, FortiOS, multiple high-speed optical interfaces and redundant DC power supplies. The front-panel connectivity includes four hardware-accelerated 25GE SFP28/10GE SFP+ ultra-low-latency slots, four 10GE SFP+/GE SFP slots, eight GE SFP slots, sixteen accelerated GE RJ45 data ports, one dedicated GE management interface and a 2.5GE/GE high-availability port. This mix gives network architects flexibility when connecting upstream routers, core or distribution switches, server zones, WAN services and management networks.
The appliance supports FortiOS capabilities such as next-generation firewall policy, secure SD-WAN, VPN, application control, network segmentation and integration with the broader Fortinet Security Fabric. FortiGuard subscription services can extend protection with services such as intrusion prevention, malware defense, web and DNS security, application visibility and other functions depending on the selected bundle. Because the hardware-only appliance and bundled SKUs are different commercial choices, buyers should confirm the exact part number and service term before purchase.
For a UAE organization, this class of firewall is relevant when a network has moved beyond typical branch requirements and needs higher inspection headroom, more interface flexibility or a specific DC-power design. FourTeck.com can help translate requirements such as ISP capacity, internal segmentation traffic, VPN volumes, SSL inspection, expected growth and high-availability design into a practical bill of materials. The aim is to avoid both under-sizing, which can cause performance pressure later, and unnecessary over-sizing that increases project cost without adding useful operational value.
Key Business Benefits
◆ High Inspection Headroom
Security teams need to size for inspected traffic, not just packet forwarding. Strong IPS, NGFW and threat-protection performance gives architects more room for application control, intrusion prevention and malware inspection while supporting demanding enterprise traffic patterns.
◆ Compact Data-Center Footprint
A 1RU form factor can be valuable in dense racks where space, cable management and airflow matter. The platform combines high-speed interfaces and redundant power in a compact chassis rather than requiring a larger modular footprint for many enterprise edge deployments.
◆ Flexible High-Speed Connectivity
The combination of 25GE SFP28, 10GE SFP+, GE SFP and copper GE ports helps teams connect different upstream, downstream and service networks. It also supports migration projects where the new firewall must coexist temporarily with older 1GE or 10GE infrastructure.
◆ DC Power Integration
The DC variant is useful where the facility standard calls for 48–60V DC feeds. Dual hot-swappable power supplies support resilient power design, subject to correct feed, breaker, grounding and facility engineering. This can simplify integration in environments already built around DC power distribution.
◆ Consolidated Network Security
FortiOS brings firewalling, VPN, segmentation, routing and secure SD-WAN into one operating environment. For IT operations, consolidation can reduce the number of separate tools used at the network edge and improve policy consistency when the deployment is designed and governed correctly.
◆ Scalable Security Architecture
The appliance can participate in broader Fortinet designs using FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP and identity or endpoint components. This is useful for organizations standardizing policy, logging and administration across multiple locations rather than treating each firewall as an isolated device.
Product Highlights That Matter During Procurement
Vendor-listed IPv4 throughput varies with packet size. This figure is useful for raw forwarding reference, but security-service throughput is more important for real protected traffic.
These current vendor-listed enterprise traffic mix values provide a stronger basis for sizing inspected traffic than raw firewall numbers alone.
Threat-protection sizing is especially relevant when firewall, IPS, application control and malware protection are expected to operate together with logging.
High IPsec capacity can support regional hub, branch aggregation and secure data-center connectivity, but tunnel count, encryption settings and real traffic profiles must still be reviewed.
Four 25GE SFP28 and four 10GE SFP+ slots provide flexible uplink and core connectivity options. Confirm optic type, speed, fiber standard and peer-device compatibility before ordering transceivers.
The DC model accepts 48–60V DC and ships with redundant hot-swappable power supplies. Power feeds, grounding, breaker sizing and facility practices should be checked by the project team.
All published performance values are vendor “up to” figures and can vary with FortiOS version, traffic mix, enabled security features, logging, cipher suites, packet sizes and system configuration. Procurement teams should therefore treat specifications as a design reference rather than a guarantee of application-level throughput in every environment.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | FG-900G-DC Detail | Buyer Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Next-generation firewall / secure networking appliance | Enterprise edge, data-center and regional security roles |
| Firewall throughput | Up to 164 / 163 / 153 Gbps for 1518 / 512 / 64-byte UDP | Raw forwarding reference; do not use alone for sizing |
| IPS throughput | Up to 42 Gbps | Relevant for exploit and intrusion inspection planning |
| NGFW throughput | Up to 31 Gbps | Measured with firewall, IPS and application control enabled |
| Threat protection throughput | Up to 30 Gbps | Useful for fuller security-service sizing |
| IPsec VPN throughput | Up to 55 Gbps | Branch, site-to-site and secure WAN planning |
| SSL VPN throughput | Up to 10 Gbps | Remote access sizing depends on user behavior and policy |
| SSL inspection throughput | Up to 16.7 Gbps | Important for encrypted traffic inspection |
| Application control throughput | Up to 74.8 Gbps | Application visibility and control reference |
| Concurrent TCP sessions | Up to 16 million | Useful for dense enterprise and service environments |
| New TCP sessions per second | Up to 720,000 | Relevant for rapidly changing connection loads |
| Firewall policies | Up to 50,000 | Supports complex policy environments; governance still matters |
| Gateway-to-gateway IPsec tunnels | Up to 2,000 | Multi-site architecture reference |
| Client-to-gateway IPsec tunnels | Up to 50,000 | Remote-user design still requires realistic concurrency planning |
| 25GE interfaces | 4 x 25GE SFP28 / 10GE SFP+ ultra-low-latency slots | High-speed core, router and server-zone connectivity |
| 10GE interfaces | 4 x 10GE SFP+ / GE SFP slots | Fiber uplinks and mixed-speed transition designs |
| GE fiber interfaces | 8 x GE SFP slots | Useful for legacy or service-network fiber connections |
| GE copper data ports | 16 x hardware-accelerated GE RJ45 | Direct copper connections for supporting networks and zones |
| Management / HA | 1 x GE management, 1 x 2.5GE/GE HA | Dedicated management and HA connectivity |
| Onboard storage | None on FG-900G-DC | Plan external/central logging or evaluate 901G family for local storage |
| Included transceivers | 2 x SFP SX | Additional optics depend on project links |
| Power input | 48–60V DC; maximum 7A at 48V | Confirm facility feed, breaker, cabling and grounding |
| Power consumption | Approx. 134W average / 252W maximum | Rack power and thermal planning |
| Power redundancy | Dual hot-swappable PSUs, two supplied by default | Supports resilient facility-power designs |
| Dimensions | 44.45 x 432 x 380 mm | 1RU rack planning and depth clearance |
| Weight | Approx. 7.25 kg | Rack handling and installation planning |
| Operating environment | 0°C to 45°C; 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity | Confirm rack-room environmental control |
| High availability | Active-Active, Active-Passive and clustering options | Architecture depends on design and FortiOS support |
A buyer choosing this model should first identify the most demanding security state, not the quietest network period. If the firewall will decrypt substantial HTTPS traffic, inspect east-west server traffic, terminate hundreds of branch tunnels and run full security profiles at the same time, those combined requirements should shape the sizing margin. The raw 164 Gbps firewall figure is impressive, but an enterprise procurement decision is usually better anchored to NGFW, threat-protection and SSL-inspection metrics. Teams should also consider the expected growth in cloud applications, video collaboration, software updates, backup traffic and encrypted SaaS usage over the planned service life.
Physical design matters as much as logical design. The DC model requires a suitable 48–60V power environment and should be planned with separate redundant feeds where the facility architecture supports them. Confirm rack depth, airflow direction, optical transceivers, patch leads, fiber type, interface speed on peer devices and HA cabling. Because the 900G model has no onboard SSD, organizations that want local log storage should confirm whether centralized logging through FortiAnalyzer or another approved logging design is planned, or whether a storage-equipped family variant is more appropriate.
Configuration and Buyer Guidance
Firewall procurement becomes more accurate when the technical team provides a short sizing brief before requesting price. User count helps, but it is not enough by itself. Two organizations with the same number of employees can create very different loads: one may use simple web and email traffic, while another runs encrypted SaaS, video conferencing, site-to-site replication, public applications, remote users and heavy east-west segmentation.
What traffic will be inspected?
List internet bandwidth, inter-zone traffic, encrypted application flows and expected peak utilization. Note which flows will use IPS, malware scanning, application control or SSL inspection.
How many sites and VPN users?
Document branch tunnels, cloud VPNs, partner links, remote-user concurrency and encryption requirements. Tunnel count and throughput should both be reviewed.
Which interfaces and optics?
Confirm whether each 25GE, 10GE or 1GE link uses multimode or single-mode fiber, the connector and optic standard, peer-device capability and required cable length.
Is high availability required?
If the site requires a firewall pair, include duplicate appliance, power, optic, rack and cabling requirements plus the planned HA mode and change-window process.
Which services and support term?
Specify whether the project needs appliance only, a FortiGuard protection bundle, FortiCare coverage, centralized management, logging or professional deployment assistance.
What is the DC power standard?
Confirm 48–60V DC availability, A/B feeds, breaker design, grounding practice, cable termination and facility approval before procurement.
For a useful quotation, share the current firewall model, known performance pain points, ISP circuits, routing design, number of security zones, branch count, VPN requirements, expected subscription term, required optics, delivery location and target cutover date. FourTeck.com can use this information to discuss the right hardware and licensing combination and to identify accessories or services that should be added to the bill of materials instead of discovered late in the deployment.
Ideal Business Use Cases
This class of appliance is intended for environments where network security is a core infrastructure function. It is not normally chosen for a small branch simply because it has a large model number. The strongest fit is where traffic volume, interface speed, inspection depth, VPN concentration, segmentation or facility power design justifies an enterprise platform.
Enterprise Internet Edge
Large headquarters can use the appliance as a controlled internet gateway for users, servers and cloud-bound traffic. Strong inspection headroom is valuable when web access, SaaS, software updates, remote access and public services share high-capacity links.
Data-Center Security Boundary
The platform can protect traffic entering or leaving server environments, cloud interconnects or application zones. High-speed optical ports and low-latency processing help where security policy must sit between fast network segments without moving to a larger chassis.
Regional Branch Aggregation
Organizations with many branches can concentrate IPsec VPN or secure SD-WAN connectivity at a regional hub. Proper sizing should account for aggregate tunnel throughput, route count, security inspection, failover behavior and peak simultaneous branch activity.
Internal Segmentation
A large campus or data-center network may require policy boundaries between departments, server tiers, partner networks, management zones or sensitive systems. The appliance can enforce controls while maintaining high inter-zone throughput when the architecture is designed around supported offload paths.
Service and Hosting Environments
Managed service, hosting or large shared-infrastructure teams may need high session counts, fast session setup, multiple virtual domains and flexible interfaces. Capacity planning should also include tenant isolation, logging, management workflows and change-control practices.
DC-Powered Network Facilities
Telecom rooms, carrier environments and data-center racks built around DC distribution can benefit from a native DC-powered model. The facility team should verify voltage, feeds, grounding and thermal requirements before the firewall is added to the rack plan.
For every use case, the firewall should be treated as part of a system rather than an isolated box. Core switches, routers, optics, authentication, DNS, logging, FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer, WAN circuits, power feeds, rack space and operational processes all affect the quality of the deployment. FourTeck.com can help buyers turn these dependencies into a clearer procurement list before the project reaches installation day.
FG-900G-DC High-Speed Security Processing
Enterprise firewalls are increasingly constrained by the cost of inspecting encrypted and application-aware traffic rather than by basic packet forwarding. Fortinet addresses this with dedicated security processing hardware that works with FortiOS to offload network and content-processing tasks. The 900G family uses NP7 network processing and CP9 content processing to accelerate functions that would otherwise place heavier demand on general-purpose CPU resources.
For the buyer, the practical value is not a processor name; it is the ability to maintain useful security services at higher network speeds. Current vendor figures list up to 42 Gbps IPS, 31 Gbps NGFW and 30 Gbps threat-protection throughput, alongside 16.7 Gbps SSL inspection. Those metrics are more relevant than raw firewall throughput when the project expects application control, intrusion prevention, malware protection and encrypted-traffic inspection. A network team should compare these figures with measured peak traffic and then reserve growth margin for future applications and additional inspection.
The four 25GE ultra-low-latency interfaces are also important for high-speed network designs. They can support connections to capable core, aggregation or routing platforms without forcing all traffic through 1GE or 10GE bottlenecks. However, ULL ports have specific operating characteristics, and all linked devices, optics and interface speeds must be planned correctly. Performance offload also depends on traffic type and configuration, so architecture review remains necessary.
FG-900G-DC Connectivity, Segmentation and Secure WAN
The interface layout gives architects several ways to place the firewall within an enterprise network. Four 25GE SFP28 slots can handle high-speed uplinks or server-zone connectivity, while four 10GE SFP+ slots support common data-center and campus speeds. Eight GE SFP slots and sixteen GE copper data ports add flexibility for lower-speed circuits, service networks, legacy connections or management-adjacent functions. A dedicated management port and separate 2.5GE/GE HA port help keep operational traffic distinct from production interfaces.
This physical flexibility works with FortiOS features such as routing, VLANs, firewall policy, secure SD-WAN and VPN. A regional hub can terminate multiple branch links and apply consistent controls before traffic reaches applications. A data-center edge can separate internet-facing services from internal systems. A large campus can segment sensitive departments or infrastructure zones. The same hardware can therefore support several roles, but a clear topology should be agreed before the ports are assigned.
Optics deserve particular attention. A 25GE port does not automatically make every fiber link compatible. The project team should confirm transceiver type, wavelength, fiber mode, connector, supported distance, peer-device capability and Fortinet compatibility. The appliance includes two SFP SX transceivers, but most enterprise deployments will need additional optics selected specifically for the planned 1GE, 10GE or 25GE links.
Secure SD-WAN and IPsec VPN can also turn the appliance into a high-capacity regional connectivity point. The vendor lists up to 55 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput, but real design should account for encryption settings, tunnel count, packet size, routing and security inspection applied after decryption. For multi-site projects, the operational model—central management, templates, logging and change control—can be as important as the tunnel throughput itself.
FG-900G-DC Resilient Power, HA and Operations
The defining difference of this variant is its DC power design. The appliance accepts 48–60V DC and lists a maximum current of 7A at 48V. It includes two hot-swappable power supplies, allowing the facility to design redundant feeds where the rack power architecture supports independent A and B sources. This can be valuable in telecom and data-center environments that standardize on DC distribution, but it also means the electrical design must be confirmed before delivery.
Power redundancy should not be treated as automatic end-to-end resilience. Separate PSUs only help if they are connected to appropriately engineered feeds. Buyers should confirm breaker sizing, cable gauge and termination, grounding, rack PDU or distribution design, maintenance procedures and site safety requirements with qualified facility personnel. The unit’s approximate power consumption is 134W average and 252W maximum, with published heat dissipation around 861 BTU/h, so thermal and power budgets should be included in the rack plan.
At the network layer, FortiGate high availability can be implemented in active-passive, active-active or clustering configurations depending on the design. A pair of firewalls requires additional rack space, interfaces, optics, power feeds and licensing considerations. It also changes the migration plan because policies, session behavior, monitoring and failover tests need to be validated. The dedicated HA port can support the cluster design, while production links should be cabled so that a node failure does not create a hidden single point of failure elsewhere.
Operations teams should also plan logging and management. The 900G model does not include onboard SSD storage, so centralized logging is commonly considered for environments that need longer retention, reporting or forensic analysis. FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager and other approved management components can be evaluated based on policy scale, site count, compliance expectations and staff workflow. A resilient firewall project therefore combines power, HA, management, monitoring and change procedures—not just two appliances in a rack.
Questions Enterprise Buyers Ask Before Selecting This Firewall
The answers below focus on practical fit, capacity, licensing, power and migration decisions. They are intended to help technical and procurement teams prepare a more accurate request before pricing, because enterprise firewall selection depends on workload and architecture rather than a single specification.
Is this model appropriate for a large office or only a data center?
It can fit either role when the traffic and architecture justify the capacity. Large headquarters may need it for high-speed internet security, VPN aggregation or segmentation, while data-center projects may use the high-speed optical interfaces and DC power design. The deciding factors should be inspected throughput, interface speed, session demand, HA and growth—not the building type.
How many users can the appliance support?
A single user-count limit is not a reliable sizing method for this class of firewall. The platform supports very large session and VPN capacities, but real suitability depends on bandwidth per user, encrypted traffic, applications, branch tunnels, security profiles and peak concurrency. Share measured traffic and security requirements so sizing can be based on workload rather than employee headcount alone.
Should we size from 164 Gbps firewall throughput?
Not by itself. Raw firewall throughput is useful for packet-forwarding reference, but protected enterprise traffic usually runs IPS, application control, malware inspection and often SSL inspection. Current vendor figures of 42 Gbps IPS, 31 Gbps NGFW, 30 Gbps threat protection and 16.7 Gbps SSL inspection are more useful starting points for real security sizing.
When should we choose the DC version instead of the AC version?
Choose the DC variant when the rack or facility is designed for 48–60V DC power and your engineering standards call for native DC feeds. If the site uses conventional AC rack power, the AC model may be simpler. The electrical team should confirm feed voltage, redundancy, breaker design, grounding and termination before the DC appliance is ordered.
Do we need the 901G-DC instead if we want local logs?
The 900G model does not include onboard SSD storage, while the 901G family adds local storage. If your operational design requires logs on the appliance, discuss the storage-equipped variant. If centralized logging is already part of the architecture, the non-storage model may still fit. Retention periods, reporting, compliance and FortiAnalyzer plans should guide the decision.
Which FortiGuard or FortiCare bundle should we request?
The correct bundle depends on the services your security policy requires and the support term your organization expects. Hardware-only procurement does not automatically include every FortiGuard service. Tell FourTeck.com which inspection functions, web controls, malware protections, support level and contract duration are required so the quote can use the correct commercial SKU.
What should be checked when replacing an older firewall?
Document current interfaces, public IPs, VLANs, routing, NAT rules, security policies, VPNs, authentication, certificates, objects, logs and existing pain points. Then compare the old environment with the new port layout, FortiOS features and required optics. Migration should include policy cleanup and testing rather than blindly copying every legacy rule into the new platform.
What accessories are commonly forgotten in a 25GE deployment?
Optics and fiber are the most common omissions. Confirm SFP28 or SFP+ transceivers, multimode or single-mode fiber, connector type, cable length, patch panels and peer-device support. A high-availability pair may double many of those requirements. Also include rack hardware, labeled patching, DC power cabling and any management or logging components needed by the design.
What information produces the most accurate quotation?
Share the exact model requirement, quantity, current firewall, ISP bandwidth, peak inspected traffic, branch and VPN counts, HA requirement, DC power design, required optics, subscription bundle, support duration, centralized management or logging needs, delivery location and target project date. This lets FourTeck.com separate mandatory items from optional additions and reduce late changes to the bill of materials.
Business Requirements to Match Before You Buy
For a high-speed enterprise internet edge
A suitable option when the organization needs substantial inspected throughput and high-speed uplinks. Compare peak traffic with NGFW, threat-protection and SSL-inspection figures rather than raw firewall throughput alone.
For a DC-powered rack environment
Useful where 48–60V DC is a facility standard. Buyers should confirm redundant feeds, grounding, cabling, breaker design and rack engineering before the purchase is approved.
For multi-site VPN aggregation
Relevant when many branches or cloud networks terminate at a central location. Plan aggregate encrypted throughput, tunnel scale, routing, failover and security inspection after decryption.
For organizations replacing older enterprise firewalls
Teams should capture current policy, interfaces, routes, VPNs, certificates, logging and performance issues first. A migration plan should improve the rule base rather than simply reproduce legacy complexity.
For future 25GE connectivity
The platform provides four 25GE SFP28 slots, but the project still needs compatible peer ports, optics and fiber. Teams planning to expand should reserve ports and verify the transceiver roadmap early.
For centralized security operations
A strong fit when management and logging are part of a wider Fortinet design. Confirm FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, retention, administrator roles and operational workflow as separate requirements where needed.
What Buyers Should Check Before Purchase
A high-end firewall project can be delayed by small details that are easy to miss during commercial approval. The model may be correct, but the order can still be incomplete if the license term, optics, power design, HA quantity or management architecture is unclear. FourTeck.com recommends reviewing the full deployment context before the final quotation is approved.
Configuration Fit
Confirm whether the 900G performance class is required and whether the DC-powered, non-storage model is the right variant. Check the 901G family if local storage is a project requirement.
Compatibility Check
Validate switch and router interface speeds, transceivers, fiber type, VLAN and routing design, authentication, VPN peers, logging targets and any Fortinet management components that will integrate with the firewall.
Power and Rack Readiness
Confirm the facility has a suitable 48–60V DC design, required A/B feeds, grounding and breakers. Also check 1RU rack space, chassis depth, airflow and access for future PSU or cable maintenance.
Subscription and Renewal
Specify the FortiGuard services and FortiCare support period required by the business. Record renewal ownership and budget timing so protection and support do not become an unplanned operational gap later.
Long-term usage cost is also affected by more than the appliance. Include security subscriptions, support renewals, optics, high-availability hardware, management or logging platforms, professional services and potential circuit upgrades in the project estimate. If the firewall replaces another vendor or an older FortiGate, migration effort can include rule conversion, certificate work, VPN changes, routing updates, testing and after-hours cutover. These tasks should be discussed separately from hardware price so finance and IT have the same project scope.
Before requesting the final quote, send FourTeck.com the exact required quantity, existing environment, desired FortiGuard and FortiCare term, delivery point, target date and any technical dependencies. If the project is still being sized, share current peak traffic, internet circuits, branch count, encrypted inspection requirements and growth forecast. That information makes it easier to identify whether this model is appropriate or whether a smaller, storage-equipped or higher-capacity Fortinet option should be evaluated.
UAE Availability and Service Support
FourTeck.com supports enterprise firewall inquiries in Dubai and across the UAE with product selection, configuration review, quotation preparation, delivery coordination and warranty guidance. Availability can vary because enterprise appliances may be supplied as hardware-only SKUs or as bundles with different FortiGuard and FortiCare terms. Quantity, subscription duration, project registration, supplier position and delivery timing can all affect the final commercial proposal.
For the most useful response, provide the exact FG-900G-DC requirement or explain the environment if the model has not yet been technically approved. FourTeck.com can help review DC power requirements, high-availability quantity, optical transceivers, FortiGuard service expectations, FortiCare duration, FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer needs and migration support. This avoids a quote that covers only the appliance while leaving essential deployment items unresolved.
Delivery coordination should be discussed with the required site date rather than assumed from a product page. Enterprise security projects often have a controlled change window, rack preparation, circuit activation or migration dependency. Sharing the target date allows the sales and technical teams to align procurement with the broader project plan. Warranty and support terms should also be confirmed against the selected FortiCare option and the final vendor SKU.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman Coverage
Businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman can contact FourTeck.com for enterprise firewall quotation assistance, product availability guidance, configuration review and delivery coordination. A project can be handled as a single appliance request, a high-availability pair, a replacement migration or part of a larger network security rollout. The information needed is generally the same: final model, quantity, destination, FortiGuard and FortiCare requirement, optics, power design and target deployment date.
For multi-location UAE projects, it is useful to standardize the bill of materials and document which sites need the same hardware versus smaller branch appliances. A headquarters or data-center location may justify the 900G class, while remote branches may use different FortiGate models under centralized policy and logging. FourTeck.com can help organize the commercial discussion so each location receives a model aligned with its traffic and security role rather than forcing one appliance size across the entire network.
GCC and Africa Availability for Regional Projects
FourTeck.com also supports business technology inquiries for selected GCC and Africa projects through its regional channels. Organizations with operations in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait or Bahrain may need a consistent firewall architecture across headquarters, branches, data centers and shared-service locations. In East Africa, project teams in Kenya and Uganda may also require coordinated Fortinet hardware, licensing and renewal planning connected to a wider regional network.
Regional availability, delivery method, local warranty handling and configuration scope can vary by country, supplier position and project structure. Buyers should therefore request a country-specific quotation rather than assume that a UAE commercial or support arrangement applies everywhere. Multi-country projects should identify the legal purchasing entity, delivery destination, required currency, license owner, support contact and planned activation date for each site.
FourTeck’s regional sites can be used when a project requires a local inquiry route. Kenya buyers can visit FourTeck Kenya, Uganda buyers can use FourTeck Uganda, broader regional inquiries can use FourTeck Africa, and Kuwait requirements can be directed to FourTeck Kuwait. For cross-border projects, share the site list and desired standard so model selection, subscriptions and support can be discussed consistently.
Other Fortinet Options Buyers May Consider
The correct FortiGate model depends on the role each site performs. A large security hub may need the 900G class, while a branch or smaller campus may be better served by a lower-capacity platform. Buyers should compare actual inspected traffic, VPN aggregation, port requirements, local storage and power design before standardizing hardware across a project.
FortiGate 901G-DC
Consider the storage-equipped family variant when local SSD capacity is important for logging or operational requirements. Contact FourTeck.com for current options.
FortiGate 700G
A lower performance class that may suit enterprise edges where the 900G inspection headroom is not required. Compare traffic and growth before deciding.
FortiGate 200G
Useful for larger offices and regional sites that need strong G-series security but do not require data-center-class throughput or 25GE density.
FortiGate 90G
A compact branch-class option for locations where enterprise rack throughput is unnecessary. Useful in a standard design with a larger hub firewall.
FortiGate 60F
A branch-oriented firewall for smaller sites that need secure internet, VPN and FortiGuard services without high-end rack capacity.
Fortinet Firewall Solutions
Use the wider FourTeck firewall page when the project is still at sizing stage and several FortiGate families need to be compared.
A multi-site architecture often benefits from mixing models by role: high-capacity devices at the core or data-center edge, and appropriately sized appliances at branches. Centralized management and logging can then help maintain policy consistency. FourTeck.com can assist with this model-matching exercise when the site list, bandwidth and security requirements are available.
Why Buyers Choose FourTeck.com
Enterprise firewall procurement usually involves more than finding a part number. The technical team may be focused on throughput and migration, procurement may need a clean bill of materials, finance may need renewal visibility, and facilities may need power and rack details. FourTeck.com helps connect those requirements into one buying discussion so the quotation reflects the project rather than only the appliance.
Assistance with hardware, subscriptions, accessories and related infrastructure for a complete procurement conversation.
Review of performance class, variant, HA, power, optics, management and logging requirements before order approval.
Commercial requests can be structured around the exact appliance SKU, service bundle, support term, quantity and destination.
Project timing can be discussed against current supplier availability and the customer’s target deployment schedule.
Support and warranty expectations can be matched to the selected FortiCare option and final procurement terms.
When an older firewall is being replaced, FourTeck.com can help compare capacity, interfaces, services and migration dependencies.
The most useful engagement starts with a short requirements document. It does not need to be complicated: current firewall, peak traffic, internet circuits, branch count, VPN users, inspection expectations, high availability, license term, power type, optics and project date are usually enough to begin. From there, the buyer can refine the solution with the technical team and approve a quotation that includes the required items without unnecessary additions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FG-900G-DC mainly used for?
It is an enterprise next-generation firewall for high-capacity network security roles such as internet edge protection, data-center security boundaries, regional VPN or SD-WAN hubs and internal segmentation. The DC variant is specifically relevant where 48–60V DC power is part of the facility design. Final suitability depends on inspected traffic, interfaces, security services and growth requirements.
Is the firewall available for purchase in the UAE?
FourTeck.com supports UAE quotation and availability inquiries. Enterprise appliance availability can vary by quantity, exact SKU, FortiGuard or FortiCare bundle, contract term and supplier position. Contact the sales team with the required model, quantity, delivery location and target date so current options can be confirmed before a project commitment is made.
Does the DC model include redundant power supplies?
Yes. Fortinet lists redundant hot-swappable power supplies with two PSUs supplied by default for this platform. The DC input range is 48–60V. Facility redundancy still depends on how those power supplies are connected, so A/B feeds, breakers, cabling, grounding and site engineering should be reviewed as part of the rack plan.
Does the 900G model have internal SSD storage?
No. The FG-900G family variant is listed without onboard storage. Buyers who require local SSD capacity should evaluate the 901G family, while organizations using centralized logging may keep the non-storage model. The right choice depends on log retention, reporting, compliance and operational design rather than storage capacity alone.
Can FourTeck.com help with FortiGuard and FortiCare selection?
Yes. FourTeck.com can help buyers discuss appliance-only procurement, FortiGuard protection bundles, FortiCare support terms and related management or logging requirements. The exact recommendation should follow the organization’s security policy, required services, support expectations, renewal plan and budget. Always confirm the final part number and contract duration on the quotation.
Can the appliance be deployed as a high-availability pair?
The platform supports FortiGate high-availability configurations including active-passive, active-active and clustering options, subject to the chosen design and FortiOS support. A pair requires planning for duplicate hardware, rack space, DC feeds, interfaces, optics, HA cabling, licenses and failure testing. The surrounding network should also avoid hidden single points of failure.
How should we choose optics for the 25GE and 10GE ports?
Choose transceivers by interface speed, fiber mode, wavelength, connector type, distance and compatibility with both endpoints. The appliance includes two SFP SX transceivers, but enterprise projects often need additional 1GE, 10GE or 25GE optics. Share the peer-device models and link distances with FourTeck.com so the accessory list can be reviewed before purchase.
What should we provide for a bulk or project quotation?
Provide quantity, site list, current firewall models, bandwidth, required HA design, VPN and inspection load, DC power details, optics, preferred FortiGuard and FortiCare term, centralized management or logging requirements and deployment dates. A multi-site project may use different FortiGate models by site role, so sharing traffic and branch information helps prevent over- or under-sizing.
Can FourTeck.com assist with replacement and migration planning?
FourTeck.com can help discuss the scope for replacing an older firewall, including configuration review, interface mapping, policy migration, VPN dependencies, optics, rack requirements and cutover planning. The final professional-service scope depends on the existing platform and complexity. Buyers should separate migration services from hardware supply so responsibilities and deliverables are clear before the change window.
Need Help Finalizing the Firewall Configuration?
Share your current firewall, peak traffic, internet links, branch count, VPN requirement, expected SSL inspection, DC power design, high-availability plan, required optics and preferred support term. FourTeck.com can help review the request, prepare the correct hardware and subscription quotation, coordinate UAE delivery requirements and discuss migration or deployment scope.
